Sierra County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Sierra County, CA is $198.02
- The average electricity rate in Sierra County, CA is 31.28¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Sierra County, CA
The average residential electric bill in Sierra County, CA is $198.02 per month. Sierra County, CA is the 55th most expensive county in California for electricity.
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Sierra County, California Electricity Overview
Sierra County is the 1057th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the United States, with a population of 3,079 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 3,905.
The usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has gone down by 39.90% in Sierra County during the previous 12 months.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Sierra County is 31.28 cents. This is approximately 86.90% above the nationwide average rate of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
Citizens in Sierra County use approximately 495.69% of the total amount of the electricity that the county generates.
Sierra County residents deal with outages lasting on average 213.02 minutes per incident, with around 1.42 outages per year.
Almost 100.00% of the county's generation comes from hydroelectric power facilities, making them 87th highest county in the United States out of 3221 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
19,357 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,905 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,905 MWh
Production per Capita
1.27 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,681,098 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
870.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Loyalton
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Loyalton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
21.07¢ per kWh
- 5.48% lower than last month
- 8.51% higher than November last year
- 35.54% lower than the California average
- 23.67% higher than the US average
- 172nd in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 59 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 41 since November last year
- 27,901st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 86 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 720 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.31¢ per kWh
- 0.65% higher than last month
- 13.49% higher than November last year
- 32.8% lower than the California average
- 29.2% higher than the US average
- 198th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 27,949th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,888 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$101.5 per month
- 22.42% lower than last month
- 6.57% higher than November last year
- 27.08% lower than the California average
- 14.16% lower than the US average
- 214th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 402 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
- 9,089th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12,343 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,010 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$120.39 per month
- 0.44% higher than last month
- 13.85% higher than November last year
- 27.31% lower than the California average
- 15.36% lower than the US average
- 183rd in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 8,028th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 60 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,523 since November last year
Loyalton, CA Electricity Overview
On average, Loyalton's citizens spend 21.31 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the California average rate of 31.82 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.73 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.29 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 170.14 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $162.48, while the Loyalton average is 25.91% lower at $120.39 per month. This ranks the city 183rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Loyalton must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 1,089,744.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 288th highest in California for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Loyalton
Loyalton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Loyalton, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities | BUNDLED | 21.42 | 119.55 | 315,927.49 | 67,680,333.34 | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 26.16 | 369.8 | 138,492.08 | 36,226,314.25 |
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Sierra Brooks CDP, CA Electricity Overview
On average, Sierra Brooks CDP's citizens spend 21.13 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is less than the California average rate of 31.82 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the US average of 16.73 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.29 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 170.14 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $162.48, while the Sierra Brooks CDP average is 28.16% lower at $116.72 per month. This ranks the city 168th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Sierra Brooks CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 411,244.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 288th highest in California for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sierra Brooks CDP
Sierra Brooks CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sierra Brooks CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities | BUNDLED | 21.42 | 119.55 | 315,927.49 | 67,680,333.34 |
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Sierraville CDP, CA Electricity Overview
On average, Sierraville CDP's citizens spend 60.18 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the California and nationwide average rates of 31.82 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.56 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 255.9 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $162.48, while the Sierraville CDP average is 115.54% higher at $350.2 per month. This ranks the city 1539th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing Sierraville CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 328,341.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 288th highest in California for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sierraville CDP
Sierraville CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sierraville CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 26.16 | 369.8 | 138,492.08 | 36,226,314.25 |
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Sierra County, California Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Sierra County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,905 | 41 | 1 | 1 |
Sierra County, California Production Fuel Makeup
Sierra County has one electricity plant. Electricity use in the county creates 2,681,098.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2862nd largest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 870.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2832nd worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. Sierra County's primary fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Sierra County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 15,494 |
| 2 | Liberty Utilities | 12,529 |
| 3 | Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | 796 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Sierra County, California?
The largest electricity provider in Sierra County, California by megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Sierra County, California?
There are 3 electricity providers operating in Sierra County, California.
How many power plants are located in Sierra County, California?
There is one power plant in Sierra County, California
